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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 23, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2000
Franz-Xaver Pichlmeier, Taufkirchen, DE;
ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG, Essen, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a line-changing device for the tracks ( ) of a magnetic levitation train. The tracks ( ) are formed by track supports arranged one after the other and the lines are changed by means of a rail joint between the tracks ( ). To connect the tracks a track support configured as a bendable support ( ) is positioned along each track which bendable support can be bent to establish a connection between the tracks ( ). In its bent state each bendable support can be positioned in relation to the other bendable support ( ). Along each track ( ) a track support situated next to the bendable support ( ) is configured as a connecting support ( ), which when the rail joint is established can be moved out of the clearance gauge of the train. The invention consists in the fact that the connecting supports ( ) can be moved without deformation.